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ZIP Code 06897

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06897

Juniper

ZIP Code 06897 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$928,800

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.8

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,777

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$928,800

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.83

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,819

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.8

Lower than 62%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06897: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06897?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06897 is $928,800, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06897?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06897 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06897 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06897 cost about 3.83× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06897?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06897 is $1,819 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06897?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06897 have moved 59% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06897?
ZIP Code 06897 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06897 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06897's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.8 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →